Retro games on PC

[Dilip]

Hi, I saw a few consoles on Amazon that allow playing retro games like Contra, SuperMario etc. They have a small screen though. Wondering whether there is any option to play them on PC? Thanks.

 

[Cory]

Surely you can use an emulator, I would think?

 

[Dilip]

Thanks, but where to find those games? The last time I played them was years back.

 

[Ravenfreak]

There's websites that host roms. Google rom downloads and you'll come across some different sites, I don't think I'm allowed to list the website I use to get my ROMs. Also Retroarch is a great emulator if you want to play more than just NES games too. This is the emulator I use for casual play, plus if you join Retro Achievements you can start earning achievements while playing your favorite retro games!

 

[Cory]

Google rom downloads and you'll come across some different sites

This is the way. Google always shows you various relevant results to your search query. But when downloading such items you probably want to do some research to make sure the site is legit and doesn't contain harmful data when downloaded as such.

The only emulator I use right now is Delta on my iPhone.

 

[Dilip]

Does anyone know how to make RetroArch use keyboard keys?

I tried settings > input > Port 1, but I am not sure what or where to change so that I can jump and shoot. I am able to move left and right but not jump or shoot using keyboard.

 

[Dead2009]

Hi, I saw a few consoles on Amazon that allow playing retro games like Contra, SuperMario etc. They have a small screen though. Wondering whether there is any option to play them on PC? Thanks.

If you're referring to the handhelds, no, you cant play them on PC.

 

[Dead2009]

Does anyone know how to make RetroArch use keyboard keys?

I tried settings > input > Port 1, but I am not sure what or where to change so that I can jump and shoot. I am able to move left and right but not jump or shoot using keyboard.

There should be settings to bind all your keys to the controller.

 

[Dilip]

There should be settings to bind all your keys to the controller.

I do not have a controller, only a keboard.

 

[Dead2009]

I do not have a controller, only a keboard.

No, some emulators have keybinds for controller layouts. Like the start button can be enter, the jump button can be space bar etc.

 

[Dilip]

Yes, but I do not know how to do it.

 

[Ravenfreak]

If you go to Input, scroll down until you see Port 1 Controls. Click on Port 1 Controls, and it'll bring up what keys are bound to what buttons. If you want to change whatever keys are mapped to whatever buttons, click on the input and Retroarch will let you re-assign the key.

 

[Dilip]

Thanks, I almost got there now.

 

[Smokey]

I have a lot of my retro stuff on my RoG Ally handheld. I bought a Polymega not long ago so I have a bunch of my retro stuff on there to play on my TV. It's been making me go back and re-purchase a lot of my old collection for SNES Genesis and NES.